# The Cube App vs touch grass

The clearest difference is rating: touch grass at 4.7 against The Cube App's 3.9. touch grass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 152). The Cube App's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Cube App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and touch grass sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

touch grass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: touch grass has 3K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of The Cube App's written reviews are positive against 76% of touch grass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Cube App ships an update every 2 weeks, touch grass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Cube App | touch grass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cube-app/id1247162314/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ludvig Sandh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247162313) | [Rhys Kentish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732733441) |

## What reviewers say

### The Cube App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cube-app/id1247162314)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for cube enthusiasts of all levels. It features a competition-style timer, session tracking with detailed statistics, and an extensive library of algorithms with learning aids. Easily manage, share, and back up your cube solve data.

**Highlights:** Customizable competition timer, Session tracking and statistics, Algorithm library with illustrations, Visual scramble representation, Data export and import, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great timer
- 👍 Helpful algorithms
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Efficient scrambles
- 👍 Comprehensive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate algorithms
- 🐛 Timer issues
- 🐛 Session management problems
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not starting/stopping correctly
- Solves getting mixed between sessions
- Crashes when accessing certain algorithm sets
- Scramble generator producing invalid/easy scrambles

**Requested features**

- Add support for more events (Square-1, One-Handed, etc.)
- Improve algorithm organization and accuracy
- Add ability to manually input scrambles
- Implement cloud sync and data export/import
- Improve timer functionality and gestures


### touch grass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530)

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by blocking distracting applications. It requires you to verify that you've touched real grass before allowing access, encouraging you to connect with nature and reduce screen time.

**Highlights:** Block apps until grass is touched, Computer vision for grass detection, Track screen time progress, Flexible unblock durations, Block unlimited apps (premium), View screen time history (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| touch grass pro monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| tg pro weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| touch grass pro monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| tg pro monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| tg pro black friday 2025 | $19.99 | per year |
| touch grass yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| touch grass yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| touch grass skip credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 touch grass skip credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 touch grass skip credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4 touch grass skip credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 touch grass skip credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6 touch grass skip credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7 touch grass skip credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8 touch grass skip credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| 9 touch grass skip credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 10 touch grass skip credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Motivates users to go outside
- 💡 Unique approach to reducing screen time
- 🚀 Works well for most users
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model limits free features
- 🐛 Issues with grass detection in certain conditions
- 🔒 Ability to bypass restrictions with minimal effort
- 🕰️ Time frame settings can be confusing
- 🌱 Challenges for users in areas with limited greenery

**Reported bugs**

- Camera menu going black
- Inconsistent app behavior after touching grass
- Issues with app recognizing grass in certain conditions

**Requested features**

- More flexible scheduling options
- Ability to block more than 2 apps in free version
- Flashlight or low-light detection for night use
- Expanded detection for different outdoor surfaces
- Social features to share outdoor experiences


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Cube App free?

The Cube App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is touch grass free?

touch grass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Cube App or touch grass?

touch grass is rated higher. The Cube App averages 3.9 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while touch grass averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do The Cube App or touch grass have ads?

The Cube App shows ads; touch grass does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Cube App or touch grass?

The Cube App ships an update every 2 weeks, and touch grass every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Cube App was updated on October 17, 2026 and touch grass on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*